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Definition: To lose remembrance of.

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! That’s a fantastic definition from the dictionary – “To lose remembrance of.” Let’s break that down a bit, shall we? “Forgotten” means something has slipped away from your mind. Like a little secret you once knew so well, but now it's hidden deep inside, a story you can't quite recall. Think about it like this: You might forget to feed your pet hamster, and that’s a simple mistake! But when you forget someone's birthday, or a special memory from childhood… that’s more significant. It means the connection has faded, the detail is lost. It can be about things we’ve learned – like a math problem you practiced a thousand times, and now it's gone from your quick recall. Or it could be about people - someone you used to be close to, whose face or name just isn't readily available anymore. A connection weakened by time. Essentially, "forgotten" means something is no longer actively remembered – it’s slipped out of conscious thought. Does that make sense? Any questions before we move on?

Definition: (ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we're tackling the word “gotten,” it can be tricky, that’s true! The dictionary tells us, with a helpful clue, It means "to obtain," or "to acquire," it's true. But here's the twist, and listen close to me, “Gotten” is past tense of “get,” you see! Think of it this way, like a little chain, "Get" is the action, then “gotten” remains. Like when I get a book, then got it with glee, And now I’ve gotten it, for all to see! So remember class, don't you fret or frown, “Gotten” means obtained, throughout the town! Any questions? Don’t be shy, let’s hear your plea!